Charming house on Lake Ontario near Niagara Falls in Wilson

Welcome to North Star Cottage, a charming lakefront property and all-
season house in historic Wilson, New York.
Niagara Falls is a half-hour drive along the scenic "Seaway Trail,"
passing the villages of Youngstown and Lewiston along the way.
Closer to "home," only steps from the cottage, is beautiful Wilson
Harbor, with restaurants, fishing pier, boardwalk, shops, boat
access, pool, and guided sailing and fishing trips on the lake.
Within a mile is the Wilson-Tuscarora State Park, with beach, picnic
areas, nature trails, and boat launch. Niagara-on-the-Lake is 30
minutes to the east, Buffalo is 45 minutes to the south, Toronto
less than two hours around the lake.

North Star Cottage can accommodate up to FIVE persons in three bedrooms, with one bedroom on the first floor and two on the second:  the first floor bedroom has a queen-sized bed; on the second floor, there is one double bedroom and one single, and they share a landing with lake view.  New mattresses and quality linens are on all beds, and you'll find fluffy duvets for cozy nights.

There is one full bath, with tub and shower.  Towels are provided.

Five deck levels offer additional three-season space for relaxing or entertaining, and easy access to the lake, with views of Toronto, weekly sailing regattas, and passing lake and ocean-going freighters. There are fabulous sunsets AND remarkable sunrises over the water.   After dark, you'll see the distant lights of greater Toronto like jewels on the horizon, and a sky full of stars dominated by the Big Dipper and the North Star above the lake.

The decks are furnished with tables, chairs, and umbrellas. Stairs to each level end at the water. Water access is by a small dock, but as lake levels vary throughout the season, you may find the remains of a cement pier exposed, or even a small stone beach.  Put in your own kayak, rowboat, canoe, or inflatable dinghy.
 
For chilly nights in spring and late summer, the house is fully heated with zoned thermostats.

There is a fully equipped country kitchen, including stove, full-size refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, blender, sandwich grill, pots and pans, utensils, china, glassware, etc, plus an outdoor charcoal grill.  The round table has a beautiful view of the lake. 

A clothes washer and dryer, laundry soap, iron, and ironing board are all available for your use.

The living room has comfortable seating with interesting antiques,a cottage piano, a 27" TV with basic cable, and a DVD player.  Many books and an assortment of games are available for a rainy day. An upstairs bedroom has an additional small television.

A cozy sun room is furnished in wicker and overlooks the deck and water. 
  
All rooms have some water views and pretty framed art, and the house is within walking distance of two fishing piers and the scenic harbor front.

The village center is less than a mile away, with grocery store, restaurants, and shops.

An excellent state park is a short drive or bike ride along the lake.  The village park is directly across the road from the cottage,with a grass meadow, baseball diamonds, a small playground, and a pine forest. Pop over for a Little League game on spring and summer evenings, or listen from the front porch rockers.

The driveway provides off-street parking for two cars.

North Star is a smoke-free environment.

Come and share beautiful sunsets that last and last,
followed by romantic star-filled nights!

PLEASE NOTE:  This property is not suitable for small children, and the steps to the upstairs bedrooms may prove difficult for elderly visitors.

Boating, sport and trophy fishing, cycling,
hiking, swimming, golf, birdwatching, nature trails, stargazing.

 
Sailing yacht tours and fishing tours from the harbor.
Live music in harbor restaurants.

Thursday night sailing regattas through the summer.

Thursday night paddling excursions on Twelve-Mile Creek and Lake Ontario (rentals available)

Niagara wine trail, antique shops, fine dining, and the
villages of Youngstown, Lewiston, Niagara-on-the-Lake (Canada), all
within easy drive.

Nearby cities: Buffalo, Lockport, Rochester, Niagara
Falls, Toronto.

Niagara region tourist attractions include Artpark, Old Fort
Niagara, Maid-of-the-Mist boat tours, Cave of the Winds, casinos,
and museums.

Restaurant menus, maps, brochures, and magazines for local
attractions are available for planning your stay.

$200 deposit holds reservation, refundable on cancellation
if house can be re-booked. Balance due 7 days before arrival.
Fully refundable security/damage deposit.